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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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